Comparison

RScreen vs HDMI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RScreen

This application allows you to extend your phone or computer's display. It provides a way to use your mobile device as an additional screen for your computer.

Highlights
  • Extend phone display
  • Use as computer monitor
  • Cross-device screen extension
Features
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RScreen是一款可以用于拓展手机或者电脑显示屏的应用。

About

HDMI

Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.

Highlights
  • External display functionality
  • Connect gaming consoles
  • High-quality HD streaming
  • Supports cameras and PCs
  • Portable screen solution
  • USB-C video capture card compatible
Features
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Turn your device into an external display with HDMI Monitor, perfect for gaming, photo- & video-shooting, and more. Connect your gaming console to your device and enjoy your favorite games without the need to have a TV or Display at hand. Key Features: - Versatile Functionality: Seamless integration with consoles, cameras, professional photoshooting gear, PC, and just about any other device that supports HDMI output. - High-Quality Streaming: Crystal-clear HD video and high-quality audio, with full support for your headphones. - Get a Display and High-Quality Speakers: Turn your device into a media station that’s part of the ecosystem that you can access for complete immersion and 100% satisfaction. - Fast and User-Friendly: Quick setup and responsive design for a hassle-free experience. Improved Connectivity: - Use a simple USB-C video-capture card for easy connection. - Supports various resolutions and frame rates for optimal video clarity. Ideal For: - Gamers, photographers, videographers and geeks. - Anyone needing a portable screen for games, movies, TV, or presentations. You need: HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Card, iPad with USB-C and iOS 17 Try the ultimate app that turns your device into a universal display!

Screenshots

RScreen4 screens
HDMI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HDMI at 52% against RScreen's 0%. HDMI also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (74 vs 3). RScreen's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HDMI holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDMI has 74 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of RScreen's written reviews are positive against 52% of HDMI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RScreen ships an update fortnightly, HDMI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RScreen versus HDMI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRScreenHDMI
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (3 ratings)2.9 (74 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings374 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Xianzhi Wulian Technology Co., Ltd.Ion Danilov

Customer experience

RScreen

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HDMI

All ratings74 ratings
Positive47.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.8%

In-app purchases

None

RScreen

No in-app purchases

None

HDMI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RScreen free?
RScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HDMI free?
HDMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RScreen or HDMI?
HDMI is rated higher. RScreen averages 1.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HDMI averages 2.9 from 74 ratings.
Do RScreen or HDMI have ads?
Neither RScreen nor HDMI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RScreen or HDMI?
RScreen ships an update fortnightly, and HDMI every 3 weeks. Most recently, RScreen was updated on October 5, 2026 and HDMI on October 8, 2026.

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